In Oregon, a pedestrian is any person who is walking on foot or traveling while confined to a wheelchair. These individuals are at risk of serious injury if they're hit by a car, truck, bus, or other kind of vehicle. The injuries they suffer are directly related to...
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Pedestrian Accidents
You can make a claim after you’re hurt in a pedestrian accident
There are close to 5,000 people killed every year in motor-vehicle related accidents throughout the United States. Another 72,000 pedestrians are injured when they're hit by cars or trucks. Many of these accidents are the fault of drivers who aren't paying attention,...
Firefighter killed in pedestrian accident
Tragic accidents can happen at any time, even when drugs or alcohol aren't part of the equation. Pedestrians need to be careful near roadways in Portland, and drivers always need to be wary of those who may be on the streets. When drivers don't pay attention,...
Higher speeds get drastically more dangerous for pedestrians
It's very clear that pedestrians who are struck by cars are going to be in more danger when the cars are moving more quickly, as the overall energy of the collision is increased with speed. However, just how much more dangerous may come as a surprise. Multiple studies...
Former congressman collides with pedestrian in Oregon
When you're a pedestrian, your very life could be in danger if a driver isn't paying attention. If a person takes a corner too quickly, doesn't see you have a WALK signal or speeds through a red light, you could quickly be hit and severely injured. A former U.S....
Car accident results in fatality at dark Oregon intersection
If you lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident, it can be horrifying to hear that the driver hasn't been charged. Fortunately, that doesn't mean you can't seek out compensation from the other party. You can still put together a civil case for the loss of your loved...
Hit-and-run driver has bail set at $25,000
As a pedestrian, you would like to think that if you ever get hurt when you're out in public, someone will help you. If someone hits you, you'd expect the driver to stop and help. If the driver leaves the scene, it can mean a delay in getting treatment and sets you up...
Crashes affect pedestrians every day: Here are the facts
Pedestrians are some of the people most at risk in an accident. Pedestrians don't have protective helmets, the body of a car, or other protective elements to keep them safe when they're struck. Even a light bump from a vehicle can lead to bruising, broken bones, head...
Woman dies after being struck by driver who was high
There's no reason for drivers to drive drunk or intoxicated. Doing so can put you at risk, even when you're following the rules of the road. If you've been a pedestrian who has been struck by a car, then you could already be considering working with your attorney to...
Horns don’t matter when pedestrians use headphones
Accidents between cars and pedestrians wearing headphones have been trending upward, and that trend has been pretty sharp. Back in 2004 and 2005, a study found that there were only 16 of these accidents all across the United States. Just a few years later, between...